SFTP

Overview of the SFTP integration.

The following documentation is for SFTP v1.4.11.

Overview

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) provides secure file transfer capabilities for safe data exchange. This integration enables automated file uploads, downloads, directory management, and secure data transmission workflows. Ensure secure file operations and maintain data integrity during transfers.

Setup

The following integrations need to be connected to your Kognitos workspace:

• SFTP

Steps

Follow these steps to connect the integration in Kognitos:

1

Navigate

Using the left navigation menu, go to Integrations → Explore Integrations.

2

Find

Search for the integration and click on it.

3

Connect

Click on Connect to add a connection to the integration.

4

Configure

Add a name for the connection. You'll be prompted for authentication details if needed. Then, click on Connect.

Authentication

Use one of the following authentication methods to connect this integration in Kognitos. Each method has its own configuration requirements.

Connect using Hostname, Port, Username and Password

Connect to an SFTP server.

Label	Description	Type
Hostname	The hostname of the SFTP server.	text
Port	The port of the SFTP server.	text
Username	The username for authentication.	text
Password	The password for authentication.	sensitive

Actions

The following actions are available in the SFTP integration:

1. Copy an item to a folder

Copy an item to a folder

2. Create a folder in another folder

Create a (folder) in another folder

3. Delete an item

Delete an item (file or folder)

4. Download a file

Download a file

5. Get a folder at a path

Get a reference to a folder.

6. Get a root folder

Get a reference to the root folder.

7. Get some folder's items

Get items from a folder.

8. Move an item to a folder

Move an item to a folder

9. Rename an item to a name

Rename an item (file or folder) to a given name

10. Upload a file to a folder

Upload a file to a folder

Concepts

Sftp file reference

Contains all information required to identify a file within a storage system

Field Name	Description	Type
path	The path of the file	text
file_name	The name of the file	text
size	The size of the file in bytes	optional[number]
extension	The file extension	optional[text]
type	The type of the SftpItem	optional[text]
name	The name of the item	optional[text]

Sftp folder reference

Contains all information required to identify a folder within a storage system

Field Name	Description	Type
path	The path of the folder	text
folder_name	The name of the folder	text
type	The type of the SftpItem	optional[text]
name	The name of the item	optional[text]